Adcroft and Paxcroft vs Melksham Rural South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    1/100
    Adcroft and Paxcroft Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      79/100
      Melksham Rural South Wiltshire Police

      Adcroft and Paxcroft vs Melksham Rural South Results

      A
      1/100
      High Crime
      Adcroft and Paxcroft
      Wiltshire Police
      1,587 crimes / 12m
      ↑66.9% trend
      13.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      79/100
      Safe
      Melksham Rural South
      Wiltshire Police
      123 crimes / 12m
      ↓34.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Adcroft and Paxcroft
      B Melksham Rural South
      Safety Score
      1/100 High Crime
      79/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,587
      123
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      951
      187
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑66.9%
      ↓34.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Adcroft and Paxcroft
      B Melksham Rural South
      Violent Crime
      548 ↑67%
      47 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      367 ↑76%
      30 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      61 ↑85%
      8 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑23%
      3 ↓70%
      Burglary
      37 ↑118%
      4 ↓56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↑75%
      11 ↓50%
      Drugs
      36 ↑38%
      3 ↓25%
      Public Order
      125 ↑102%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      9 ↑350%
      0
      Shoplifting
      189 ↑35%
      0
      Theft from Person
      6
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓30%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      31 ↑121%
      2 ↓71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Melksham Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 1/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Adcroft and Paxcroft safer than Melksham Rural South?

      Adcroft and Paxcroft has a safety score of 1/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,587 crimes in the last 12 months. Melksham Rural South has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) with 123 crimes. Melksham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Adcroft and Paxcroft vs Melksham Rural South?

      Adcroft and Paxcroft shows a year-on-year crime trend of +66.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Melksham Rural South shows -34.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Adcroft and Paxcroft and Melksham Rural South?

      In Adcroft and Paxcroft, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (548 incidents). In Melksham Rural South, it is Violent Crime (47 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Adcroft and Paxcroft and Melksham Rural South?

      Adcroft and Paxcroft recorded 367 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Melksham Rural South recorded 30. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Adcroft and Paxcroft vs Melksham Rural South?

      Violent crime in Adcroft and Paxcroft totalled 548 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 47 in Melksham Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Adcroft and Paxcroft and Melksham Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Adcroft and Paxcroft recorded 951 crimes (now 1,587, a change of +66.9%). Melksham Rural South recorded 187 crimes previously (now 123, -34.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Adcroft and Paxcroft and Melksham Rural South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Adcroft and Paxcroft has a resolution rate of 13.5% and Melksham Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Adcroft and Paxcroft and Melksham Rural South?

      Adcroft and Paxcroft falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Melksham Rural South is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Adcroft and Paxcroft and Melksham Rural South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Adcroft and Paxcroft or Melksham Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Adcroft and Paxcroft and Melksham Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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